Day Care Director

Salary :

$30,000 - 40,000 yearly

Company : Our Loving Arms

Job Type : Full Time

Chicago, Il 60615

Job Description - Day Care Director

Benefits:

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Child Care Director

Sets short and long term goals for teaching staff.

Keeps accurate files on employees, children, and activities.

Conducts interviews and reviews the qualifications of all new staff before hiring the most qualified applicants for teaching, administrative, or support staff positions.

Manages the work schedules of teaching and administrative staff.

Supervises and leads teaching and administrative staff as they adhere to company standards.

Provides feedback for staff on their performance in the classroom.

Orders and purchases teaching materials including toys, videos, books, educational aids, cleaning supplies, food, and first aid supplies.

Organizes monthly schedules for field trips, special events, and holidays.

Meets with teachers and parents to keep parents up to date on their child’s progress and development.

Works with teaching staff to find ways to address any behavioral or learning problems.

Ensures that the facility and staff adheres to all state and local regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and adults alike.

Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills in order to communicate with parents, staff, and children.

Must have strong leadership skills to inspire respect from young children.

Must be organized and have a strong business sense.

Knowledgeable about the latest trends and techniques in education and child-rearing, including discipline, encouragement, and communication.

Familiarity with theories and practices of behavioral therapy, child development, and parent-child relationships.

Must have an appropriate code of ethics for working with young children.

Must be flexible and able to react appropriately to changing circumstances.

Must have strong crisis management abilities and be able to maintain a cool composure in times of crisis.

Must have strong administrative and time management skills.

Must possess excellent customer service.

Must be professional and provide a public face for the childcare facility.

Education and Experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early child care or education.

Must have all CPR and First Aid certifications.

At least 5 years’ experience working with children in a teaching position or administering child care.

Must be fully licensed by the state and local municipality.

Must pass a background check.

Work Environment

Time is spent in the daycare facility divided between desk work and supervision of staff.

Must be able to take on classroom duties.

Must be willing to spend long hours standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting no more than 30 pounds.

Must be able to work some nights and weekends as needed.

Compensation: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Join The Our Loving Arms Childcare Team!

Here at Our Loving Arms Childcare our team is extremely important to us and is part of our family!

If you're looking to work at a nursery that puts its team first, then this could be the place for you.

About Our Loving Arms Childcare

Here at Our Loving Arms Childcare, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our center. Our facilities provide state-of-the-art security throughout, giving our parents complete peace of mind as to the safety of their precious children.

Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of childcare including qualification level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses or in-house training.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Here at Our Loving Arms Childcare, our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do. After all, you wouldn’t want to work somewhere that had different values and beliefs than you, would you?

Family - Means everything and we’re all here to support each other.
Communication - Is vital for delivering a quality service and for the effectiveness of our team.
Contribution - To our team, our families and the local community.
Responsibility - To take ownership, lead when needed and be a positive role model for every child in our care.
Customer Service - Always providing the best quality service to everyone, including our team.

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